Pokémon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch)
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Our quick verdict
The most ambitious Pokémon game yet, with a big open world to explore and lots to catch. Reviewers were clear that it has bugs and performance problems, but Pokémon fans still love it, and it’s a popular gift.
Great for
- Kids and Pokémon fans
- Switch owners who want a long adventure
Skip it if
- Smooth performance matters most to you
- They already own Pokémon Violet (it’s very similar)
Pokémon Scarlet is the first open-world main Pokémon game, set in the Paldea region.
Key features
- Open-world Paldea region
- Hundreds of Pokémon to catch
- Co-op exploration with friends
- Terastal battle mechanic
What reviewers say
TechRadar called it the most ambitious Pokémon game yet, with a large open world, a faithful Pokémon adventure and colourful characters.
It criticised numerous bugs, frustrating frame rate and performance issues, and dated encounter design.
Source: TechRadar (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review).
Good to know in Ireland
- Sold by Amazon UK, delivered to Ireland via Amazon.ie.
Product image: © Nintendo / The Pokémon Company, from the manufacturer’s official website.
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Big open world to explore
- Lots of Pokémon to catch
- Colourful characters
Watch out for
- Bugs and performance issues
- Dated encounters
- Very similar to Pokémon Violet
Specifications
| Platform | Nintendo Switch (also plays on Switch 2) |
|---|---|
| Genre | Open-world RPG |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
Questions people ask
Scarlet or Violet?
They are almost the same game with some different Pokémon. Pick one, or get one each to trade.
